Vocabulary
When people agree to something by each giving up a little of what they want
COMPROMISE
What is this style of writing called?
COMIC/COMIC STRIP
What languages do the characters speak?
SPANISH and ENGLISH
How does the way Sana and Rubina enjoy the treats differ?
Sana eats, plays with and breaks all her toys right away.
Rubina saves her treats and savors the lollypop.
What is the Strategy called where we make movies in our heads?
Creating Mental Images
INVITED
What were the two (2) things the characters wanted to do in the last comic strip?
PLAY SOCCER/PLAY AT THE PLAYGROUND
What kind of character is Mango?
What Point of View is the story being told from?
FIRST PERSON (Rubina)
What are 3 of the 6 pronouns we use to help us decide Point of View?
Double Points to name all 6
I, me, my
He, she, they
When you stay with a person. You keep them ______
COMPANY
What does it mean when people say, "Lat's meet in the middle"?
they are talking about compromise, or a way to end a disagreement.
They both give up a little so each person feels like it is fair.
What were 2 of the ways the characters solved the problem?
Told each other the Spanish/English words as they used them.
Made cards to label things around the house with the correct words in English.
Talked in each others languages/repeated words or phrases.
Talked to neighbors and friends.
Told each other stories in their languages
How does Sana's attitude about siblings going to parties change throughout the story?
Sentence frame:
In the beginning Sana ______. Then she _______
Answers may vary:
In the beginning Sana wants to join her older sister's party. Then she does not want her little sister to join her at the party.
Which part of the text can we NOT use to help us understand Point of View?
DIALOG
When you ask in a strong, hopeful way.
PLEAD
Name a synonym and an antonym for DISAGREEMENT
SYNONYM options: argument, feud, fight, dispute, debate, division
ANTONYM options: agreement, united, getting along
What was the CENTRAL IDEA of the story?
Answers may vary:
Together you can learn to communicate.
Helping each other allows both people to be successful.
If both people try, they can overcome problems together.
What are some of the ways you know this is REALISTIC FICTION?
Problems that real people might have.
What is the strategy called where we stop and reread or pay attention to the text in order to better understand what we are reading?
MONITOR and CLARIFY
When you move with short, fast steps
SCURRIES
What would you call the 2 ways they decided to compromise in the first 2 comics? (example Splitting Something Evenly, Sharing)
TAKE TURNS
FIRST....THEN....
Why did Abuela move in with the family?
her house was too big for one person and too far away for the family to help
How does Rubina's feelings toward Sana change throughout the story?
In the beginning Rubina _______. Then she ______.
Answers may vary:
In the beginning Rubina is mad Sana came to the party and ate her treat. Then she becomes friends with her sister when Sana shares the lollypop from her party.
What is the topic of a piece of text?
the one person, thing or group the text is about.